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According to the CDC 1 out of 3 Americans have hypertension or high blood pressure, approximately 75 million adults. Only about half of those adults have their blood pressure under control. Hypertension is often called “the silent killer” due to…

Where are the Hidden Hazards for at Home Seniors? There could be hidden hazards to your aging loved one in their home. It is essential to recognize and remedy these hazards to keep your senior safe at home. 1. Stairs:…

Pulling Back the Curtain on Mental Health: Part 1 by Traci Graf, RN Mental illness affects many adults in the US, yet there are obstacles to diagnosis and treatment in the elderly. Patients may hide symptoms in fear of discrimination…

Isolation among seniors is extremely common, especially for those who live at home rather than a senior living community. Even though this loneliness happens easily for seniors, there are many ways to reduce it or prevent it from happening altogether.…

Make Holiday Memories with Seniors Take on these simple projects with seniors to make special holiday memories together this season. The crafts are easy and fun. Part of the joy of the holidays is making memories together. Senior mobility and…

As we head into the last quarter of 2018, the new year is not too far away, so it’s a great time to start thinking about putting some new habits in place. Here are several ideas for consideration: Think…

Dental care is about more than cosmetics. Dental health affects overall health. As a result, it’s important for seniors to take care of their oral health. Oftentimes seniors think that dental care is no longer necessary, especially if they are…

Companion care is all about providing seniors with physical and emotional support to stay healthy and remain independent and safe at home. Home care agencies help their clients stay mentally alert by engaging them in activities that decrease isolation and keep…

If you’ve just had an operation, after your surgery you’ll feel tired. This is your body trying to heal itself and asking you to rest, so it can put energy into recovery. When you come home from the hospital, it’s…

You’re seeing signs in your elderly loved one such as a decline in personal hygiene, maybe weight loss indicating poor eating habits or housekeeping chores that are not being done, and you’re worried. You explain that you are starting to…